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VOTER IDENTIFICATION

CONCORD, NH — Even as New Hampshire is still implementing its new voter identification law — letters went out last week to those who voted without showing IDs in November — Democratic lawmakers are looking to repeal it. By Holly Ramer.

ALSO GETTING ATTENTION:

—HASSAN-INAUGURAL BALLS — Nearly 1,000 supporters danced the night away to celebrate New Hampshire Gov. Maggie Hassan's Inauguration at the first of two celebrations the Democrat planned.

— EPISCOPAL BISHOP-INVESTITURE — New Hampshire will soon have a new Episcopal bishop with the investiture of A. Robert Hirschfeld to succeed Gene Robinson.

—PAT'S PEAK-BIRTHDAY — The Pat's Peak Ski Area is celebrating 50 years of operation and family ownership this weekend.